Cobblestone Generator

"The dictionary defines a cobblestone generator as a generator which produces cobblestone. And that is why the dictionary is stupid." - Disfunction

Cobblestone generators, or cobble gens, are composed of flowing lava and water which collide to create a block of cobblestone. Though other sources of cobblestone are available in the second node chests and the center planet, the average team harvests most of its cobblestone from a generator. Typically this duty falls on the mother. As cobblestone is among the most valuable resources in abundance, cobble gens are widely considered integral to the functionality of any team. The resultant cobblestone is used for tools, bridges and fortifications.

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Among the team's earlygame obectives in any given OO:SoS match is the development of a working cobblestone generator. There are many ways to build a generator, only a few have ever seen mainstream success.

Also known as the GKropal gen, this model has become the current standard. It is quickly and easily made, snugly fitting on one side of the planet. Its construction yields 26 spare dirt blocks for earlygame bridging, and the generator itself produces 6 blocks of cobble at a time and affords the mother a useful view of the team's stairway. Compared to the previous standard, the Forks gen (below), it is hardrer for enemy rushers to destroy. If built too close to the spawn pool, however, it is possible for a careless mother to dig out the dirt behind the cobblestone, exposing the lava source to the water flow and causing it to turn to obsidian.